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Laver Cup to Return to London’s O2 Arena for 2026 Edition

The 2026 tournament marks the first time the event will revisit a previous host site, highlighting London’s commercial appeal and the O2 Arena’s legacy in tennis history.

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Tennis - Laver Cup - Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany - September 22, 2024 Rod Laver alongside the trophy during the presentation after Team Europe won the Laver Cup REUTERS/Annegret Hilse/File Photo
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Overview

  • The 2026 Laver Cup will take place at London’s O2 Arena from September 25-27, marking the first repeat host venue in the event’s history.
  • Roger Federer, who retired at the O2 Arena during the 2022 Laver Cup, expressed excitement about returning as a fan to the iconic venue.
  • Organizers cited London’s global appeal and the O2 Arena’s capacity and infrastructure as key factors in the decision to return to the site.
  • The Laver Cup, an annual three-day team competition modeled on golf’s Ryder Cup, pits six European players against six from the rest of the world.
  • Team Europe leads the series 5-2 as the tournament prepares for its 2025 edition in San Francisco this September.